DIY

Kids are curious by nature, and as mothers it’s our responsibility to harness that curiosity and turn it into new teaching opportunities. Learning about nature is a big part of any child’s development, and there’s no better place to start ...

Remember this, remember that! When the fridge gets a bit crowded, it’s time to turn to magnet walls. I recently spotted an interactive magnet wall at the aquarium, and I instantly fell in love with the idea. And who would’ve ...

If your kids are into Lego and Duplo, the odds are that they simply cannot imagine ever out-growing it! After all, who wouldn’t want to play with Lego when you’re 82? Then again, there will come a time when they ...

Winter seems to be fast approaching these days and with the arrival of winter, it gets dark a whole lot earlier. And, with darkness and kiddies still awake, it makes for a fantastic opportunity to shed some light in a ...

Noughts and Crosses is a game we all once played and is possibly one of those games that possibly created any form of competitive spirit we had as kids! You can draw it out and play, you can buy sets ...

Minute to Win It is a fun and family-friendly TV game show that’s taken the world by storm! Here are a couple of my favourite games, which are as ideal for birthday parties as they are for family fun nights: ...

It’s the season to be jolly, but gifting and decorating the table can become expensive! Put your DIY skills to the test with these nifty little parafin lamps – made using small vanilla essence bottles: 1 small glass bottle with ...

It’s the season to be jolly and get your DIY gloves on! This edible gumdrop tree not only makes the perfect centre piece for the Christmas table, but the kids will love getting their hands dirty. You will need: A ...

We are approaching that time of year again where it’s time to buy your child or children’s teacher a gift as a thank you for everything they have done for you and your child during the past year. I have ...

Stamps are simply wonderful for anything from making your own cards and decorating scatter cushions to printing wrapping paper and personalising a piece of clothing with fabric paint. But gosh, they’re expensive! So why not make your own? You will ...